2009 TOYOTA YARIS low oil pressure

240 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
ItemsParts and tools
Light bulbs ( P. 286)• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Flathead screwdriver
Radiator and condenser (P. 252) 
Tire inflation pressure (
P. 264) • Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid ( P. 256)• Water
• Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding washer fluid)

308 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
*: The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. It is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the engine
oil level dipstick.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys-
tem.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low*.
High engine coolant temperature warning light Indicate a engine is almost overheating.( P. 337)
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(except Canada)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic automatic transmission control sys-tem; or
• Emission control system.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative
The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition be
comes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters are used.
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is
not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●If the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar) or
higher.
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition be comes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies
are nearby.
●If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle.
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the
wheels or wheel housings.
●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. (Even if you use Toyota
wheels, the tire pressu re warning system may not work properly with
some types of tires.)
●If tire chains are used.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1
minute frequently
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute fre-
quently when the engine switch is turned to the ON position, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
■ After changing the engine oil (except Canada)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. ( P. 249)

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire
that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the
extent that these items are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows

388 Alphabetical index
Low brake fluid ...................... 307
Low engine oil pressure ........ 308
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 310
Low washer fluid ................... 310
Malfunction ............................ 308
Open door ............................. 310
Seat belt ................................ 310
Seat belt pretensionersystem ................................ 308
SRS ....................................... 308
SRS airbag system ............... 308
Tire pressure ......................... 310
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 310
Washer Checking ............................... 256
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 161
Switch.................................... 148
Warning light ......................... 310
Washing and waxing ............... 228
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 157
Load limits ............................. 160
Weight ................................... 344
Wheels ...................................... 268
Window
glasses ............67, 185, 228, 230
Window lock switch ...................68
Windows
Cleaning and protecting .................... 228, 230
Power windows .......................67
Rear window defogger .......... 185
Washer .................................. 148
Windshield wipers ................... 148
Wireless remote control key Replacing the key battery...... 273
Wireless remote control ..........28
WMA disc .................................. 200

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What to do if...
■
Warning lights
P. 310
or
P. 3 0 7P. 308
P. 3 0 8P. 308
P. 3 0 8P. 310
P. 3 0 8P. 310
P. 310
or
P. 3 0 8P. 310
P. 310
or
P. 3 0 8
Brake system warning
light
SRS warning light
Charging system warning
lightElectric power steering
warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightOpen door warning light
High engine coolant tempera-
ture warning lightLow washer fluid warn-
ing light
Malfunction indicator
lampDriver’s seat belt
reminder light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
ABS warning lightTire pressure warning
light
Engine oil replacement
reminder light